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RAILVAC™ EXCAVATOR

The Special track works are the most expensive part of any Material is extracted through the suction hose and

Most
railroad yet are commonly also the most neglected, as deposited in the main hopper. The finer dust then runs
they create unique maintenance challenges. through a filtering system, which removes it from the
air stream. The filter elements are cleaned automatically

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As is usually the case, maintenance problems on the by the air counterflow during the routine unloading of
rail start with a variety of ballast or subgrade problems the system. A rear swing conveyor, or optional side
under the rail. Poor drainage, fouled ballast, and mud dumping doors unload material.

Machine
spots create the same havoc under special track works
as they do under open rail yet are often bypassed Applications.
during standard maintenance programs.

on your
RAILVAC™ excavation applications include:
In many cases railways are faced with either a • Cribbing and undercutting mainline mud spots
complete reconstruction, which can shut down a line • Removing fouled ballast and debris from tunnels

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segment, or some combination of standard excavating • Cleaning and installing drain tiles and culverts
equipment along with painstaking and costly hand • Cross trenching for cables and pipes
labor. In today’s railroad environment it is critical to • Removing ballast from bridge decks and grade
get the most out of every track possession and every crossings without removing ties or rail
maintenance dollar. • Undercutting switches and diamonds
• Excavating contaminated materials from yards
Productive and Versatile. and stations
• Yard cleaning and reconstruction
A solution for tough In typical Loram fashion we now offer the most • Locating and excavating cables without damage
maintenance of way problems.
productive and versatile machine of its kind. Imagine
a system that could completely reconstruct grade Reliable Service and Support.
crossings without removing the rail or ties one day,
and install drain tile in a tunnel the next. Loram leads the way in experience when it comes
to its machine crews. A formal training program is
RAILVAC™ is a unique excavation machine that required of all operators before assignment to a
conveys material through vacuum and airflow. The RAILVAC™ crew, where they add to their skills with
machine is rail mounted and designed to travel at track a wide variety of on-the-job railroad experiences.
speeds while towing up to four fully loaded ballast The well-qualified crews produce economical and
cars. The combination of a powerful digging arm with high-quality work.
twin engines and vacuum pumps makes it capable of
excavating compacted ballast, clay, mud, water, sand Loram has the solution to meet all your excavation
and soil. The digging arm can work at distances up to needs. For more information, contact Loram
15 feet from track centerline. at (763) 478-6014.
Specifications LORAM LRV RAILVAC™ EXCAVATOR
Length:
105 feet (32 m) excluding air dump
Width:
10 feet (3 m)
Height:
14.5 feet (4.4 m) above top of rail
Weight: Mud Spots
Maximum 88 tons (80 tonnes) while loaded
Travel Speed:
45 mph (74 kph)
Power Output:
2 x 320 hp (2 x 240 kW)
Noise Level of Power Unit:
75 dBA @ 23 feet (7 m)
Air Flow, Open Flow:
10,200 cubic feet (289 cubic meters) per minute
Vacuum:
11.6 psi (80%) (0.8 bar)
Material Loading Capacity:
Typical results depend on application and material conditions.
3 3
- Loose, granular material—35 yd /hr (26.8 m /hr) Bridge Decks
3 3
- Compacted, moderately fouled—20 yd /hr (15 m /hr)
3 3
- Heavily cemented or clay filled—10 yd /hr (7.6 m /hr)
Contact Loram for more information
Material Storing Capacity:
20 cubic yards (15 cubic meters) excluding air dump
Material Discharge:
Belt conveyor to air dump or waste up to 30 feet (9.1 m) either side Tunnels
of track center. Optional side dump.
RAILVAC is a registered Trademark and this equipment is manufactured under Subject to change
license of DISAB Vacuum Technology AB; Lund, Sweden.

Reliable Cost Effective Service Solutions


Loram Maintenance of Way, Inc.
3900 Arrowhead Drive
Hamel, Minnesota 55340 USA
Tel. (763) 478-6014 (800) 328-1466
Fax (763) 478-2221
www.loram.com
sales@loram.com

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